The distance shown on a map is 1/500 of the actual distance. If the distance shown on map is 1/5 foot, how long is the actual distance in feet?

Payton George

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2022-10-12

The distance shown on a map is 1/500 of the actual distance. If the distance shown on map is 1/5 foot, how long is the actual distance in feet?

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veirenca77

veirenca77

Beginner2022-10-13Added 9 answers

The distance shown on the map= 1/5 feet.
Let, the actual distance= x feet.
By the problem, the distance shown on a map is 1/500 of the actual distance.
So,
x × 1 500 = 1 5 x 500 = 1 5 x = 1 5 × 500 x = 100
So, the actual distance = 100 feet.

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